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Using
techniques from the 1700 and 1800's this
jewelry
is fashioned from a lock of your
loved
one's hair into the design of the client's choice. The
"hair art"
is
done on a piece of mother-of-pearl and then
placed
into a solid sterling silver pendant with a glass domed
covering.
The pendants have the versatility of being worn as either a
necklace
or a brooch. They feature both a pin with a safety
clasp
and a loop for a chain on the back. These solid sterling pendants
can also be ordered with a 24k gold vermeil finish. All my
pieces are signed pieces. My initials as the artist are engraved
into the pendant itself on the bail where it will not interfere with or
be confused with engraving placed on the pendant by the client.
"Hair
Jewelry" was made as mourning jewelry,
remembrance
jewelry and as a gift of love during Victorian times and before,
when
there
were no pictures to look upon and remember a loved
one
with. Hair jewelry makes a unique and
beautiful
gift to a loved one for a special occasion even
today.
Hair jewelry is made and given with love.
This
jewelry
is made using the "cutwork" or "palette work" technique, and results in
a pendant of "wearable art". Very little hair is needed, a
small lock is sufficient to make any of the styles shown,
and
custom designs can be done to your specifications upon request.
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Not all hair is compatible for every design, please e-mail with any
questions.
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